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Grilled leeks in lemony marinade
This easy, healthy side goes well with grilled fish or meat. For a vegetarian accompaniment try it with warm puy lentils and a poached egg. You can substitute some of the leeks with fennel if you like.
Ingredients
- 4 whole trimmed leeks (cut in half lengthways if large)
- olive oil
- juice of 2 lemons
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 100ml water
- handful fresh coriander or parsley, chopped
- salt and pepper
Method
Prep time:
5 min
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Cooking time:
15 min
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Step 1
Blanch the leeks in boiling salted water for 2 minutes, then drain and refresh in cold water.
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Step 2
Drain well, brush lightly with oil and sear on a hot griddle pan. In a wide pan, gently heat the lemon juice, sugar and water. As the leeks come off the grill, place in the warm marinade.
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Step 3
Leave for 5 minutes, then season, sprinkle with chopped coriander or parsley and serve.
